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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350, 2,024.97 and 425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350, 2,024.97 and 425.55 is: 638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350 : 2,024.97 = 425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350/2,024.97 = 425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350x = 2,024.97 × 425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350x = 861,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,731.98/1,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.32

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